Career advice:My goal is to become a Fund/Investment Manger/Investment Analyst

Hi Guys,

Im hoping to get some career advice!

My goal is to become a Fund Manager/Investment Manger/Investment Analyst hopefully in the next 5 years.

I only started my new job in Fund (Fund Admin in Transfer Agency) about 3 months ago after left BOI Life, it isn't the ideal job for me to be honest, I was trying to get into an junior analyst role at the time but unfortunately I didn't even get any interviews for the analyst role I've applied for.

I think it was something to do with my qualification - BS in Computing and Masters in International Business Management.

I know that I need to get some qualifications in Finance and accounting in order to achieve my goal, so I am currently taking ACCA and Investment Fund Courses and hoping this gonna help me to get there. (Taking CFA exams next year)

At this stage, I'd really like to planning my career for the next five years, so can anyone tell me if I am on the right track?

What else needs to be done or look into?

When should I take my next move?

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks a mill

Re: Career advice needed!

Even though you don't think the current role is ideal, sounds like you need to stick it out for a while to get something on your CV. Also you don't want the stress of changing jobs while you are studying. Sounds like you are on the right track. Don't cut off more than you can chew and try too much too soon. So keep swotting, keep working and keep your head down....

Re: Career advice:My goal is to become a Fund Manager/Investment Manger/Investment Analys

I would have thought that a CFA qualification would be better for you if you are looking for a Fund Manager / Analyst role in the future.

Also, if you are looking for career choice in Fund Management or Analysis you should really go to London - the choices in Dublin are just too limited. Try this list of jobs as a sampe of what's going in the UK at the moment.

Finally, what type of administrator are you working for? - you would probably get better experience and more expose to sophisticated instruments if you work in hedge admin rather than traditional UCITS admin.

EFM's advice is good. Forget ACCA etc - get straight into CFA. After you have passed level 1, get to London using your previous experience + CFA to get an analyst job. If you do well you can always come back to Dublin as London experience is always valued here.

you should also open a share account (sharewatch is the cheapest) and invest small amounts of cash in shares and be able to say why you picked these companies - good fundamentals, market in that country is expanding etc. This shows interest in the area - 'cos that's what you'll actually be doing! and will be invaluable in an interview.